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Chromosomal abnormalities in specific cell types or in live births and spontaneous abortions.
| Cell type | Chromosomal abnormalities |
|---|---|
| Embryonic stem cells | 1, 12, 17, 20, X |
| Induced pluripotent stem cells | 1, 9, 12, 20, X |
| Human embryonal carcinoma cells | 1, 12, 17, 20, X |
| Live births | 13, 18, 21, X, Y |
| Spontaneous abortions | 4, 7, 13, 15, 16, 21, 22 |
Specific chromosome gains and/or losses that occur most commonly in the different cell types, and in live births and spontaneous abortions.
